The average train between East Croydon and Essex takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from East Croydon to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between East Croydon and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Croydon is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Essex. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at Essex station via Stratford station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
East Croydon to Essex train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Bridge station.
East Croydon to Essex train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your East Croydon to Essex train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between East Croydon and Essex is 69.1 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to White Notley via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Shenfield in around 2h 41m.